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Secondary Professional Learning
Online SSERC meet 30th March
This online session shares practical tips for microscopy and visualisation of common plants in a way that connects their anatomical structure with their biological process. An emphasis on cost-effective methods, simple techniques, reliable results, and activities you can use straight away.
Using accessible materials, we will explore specimen selection, straightforward slide preparation, and tips for getting clearer views with standard school equipment.
This session is suitable for Biology teachers.
The session takes place on Monday the 30th of March, 3.45pm - 4.45pm.
Please book your space via SSERC here.
Botanics Meet: Simple Plant Propagation 6th May
This online session will share and demonstrate practical tips for growing and propagating a variety of common plants. It’s designed to help you build pupils’ appreciation of plants and make aspects of courses more relevant to their lives and learning. There will be an emphasis on techniques, reliable results, and activities you can use easily with learners!
Using accessible materials, we will explore plant selection, straightforward processes, and tips for getting your plants to grow.
For Secondary educators who teach Science and Biology.
The session will be online on Teams on Wednesday 6th May, 3.45pm - 4.45pm.
Please complete our booking form to book your space.
We will then be in touch with confirmation of place and joining instructions.
Botanics Meet: The Scientific Process for Geographers 27th May
As Environmental Science assignments are marked scientifically, but often taught by geographers, therefore we are offering this professional learning opportunity to provide impactful strategies to help you guide your learners through these assessments.
This online session offers practical advice for how to plan and lead scientific investigations and fieldwork with learners. This will include planning variables and how these lead through aims, methods, tables, graphs, conclusions and evaluations.
For Secondary educators who teach Environmental Science, particularly those from a non-science background.
The session will be online on Teams on Wednesday 27th May, 3.45pm - 4.45pm
Please complete our booking form to book your space.
We will then be in touch with confirmation of place and joining instructions.
Biology Teacher Professional Learning with SSERC 10th June
Join us at the Botanics to upskill your plant science techniques and support the delivery of various levels of biology courses. Explore sampling and plant ID as well as the fascinating world of plant adaptation and co-evolution with Botanics staff from the education team. Then join sessions in the teaching lab with SSERC-led workshops on photosynthesis, use of gas sensors and microscopy visualisation workshops!
This programme is intended to equip biology teaching staff with the skills to confidently deliver a range of practical experiences both inside and outside of a laboratory.
This programme is designed for Biology teachers.
The event takes place on Wednesday 10th June 2026, 9.15am - 3.30pm.
The session will be based at 20a Inverleith Row, EH3 5LR.
Please book your space via SSERC's website here.